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Title: Saltiga 50
Post by: mza786 on July 09, 2018, 11:46:19 AM

Hi Guys


i need some help i have a saltiga 50 ( blue spool ), what would be the best way to refurb it, reel does not have any deep scratches, also i noticed the ratchet tends to drop on its own what would i need to replace i will post pics as soon as i can

Title: Re: Saltiga 50
Post by: REEFMAN on July 09, 2018, 02:34:55 PM

Open it up and give it a good service for starters. Sounds like it needs it!?
http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=732.0 (http://www.ultimateangling.co.za/index.php?topic=732.0)

Title: Re: Saltiga 50
Post by: Big B on July 09, 2018, 02:45:17 PM

Or........, just sell it to me (clap)

Title: Re: Saltiga 50
Post by: mza786 on July 09, 2018, 04:24:26 PM

Quote from: Big B on July 09, 2018, 02:45:17 PM

Or........, just sell it to me (clap)

ill keep it thanks for the offer  w;k

Title: Re: Saltiga 50
Post by: Big B on July 11, 2018, 12:06:45 PM

 w;k

Title: Re: Saltiga 50
Post by: mza786 on January 30, 2019, 10:22:09 AM

hi guys on this reel where can i get the screws for it i want to replace all of them

Title: Re: Saltiga 50
Post by: REEFMAN on January 30, 2019, 10:50:33 AM

Kingfisher stocks them. They are the agents.

Title: Re: Saltiga 50
Post by: mza786 on January 30, 2019, 10:53:01 AM

thanks

Title: Re: Saltiga 50
Post by: mza786 on February 08, 2019, 01:50:27 PM

i have been told that the blue spool is not meant for braid that is the reason my one cracked, at the moment i can only get another blue spool to replace it, should i refill it with braid and mono, or just mono, or is there a trick that you guys use when filling braid on these spools to prevent the cracking?

Title: Re: Saltiga 50
Post by: MIKE PIKE on February 08, 2019, 03:12:57 PM

Saltiga with blue spool not meant for Braid.. , nah dont believe that one.. ive had braid on mine all its life and although i havent pulled huge in-eds with it its still fine with the pressure ive put on it .

Title: Re: Saltiga 50
Post by: mza786 on February 08, 2019, 04:18:57 PM

so you say carry on with the braid

Title: Re: Saltiga 50
Post by: MIKE PIKE on February 08, 2019, 09:27:54 PM

I'd say yes havent heard of other spools cracking on Saltigas unless been dropped or mishandled , dropped etc or reel not been assembled correctly .. :dunno:

Title: Re: Saltiga 50
Post by: REEFMAN on February 09, 2019, 12:09:08 PM

I know many guys, including myself, who have Blue spool Saltiga's with Braid backing directly onto the spool. Never heard of any cracking issues.

Have seen a couple, mine included, of Saltiga aluminium frames cracking alongside the screwholes...

Title: Re: Saltiga 50
Post by: REEFMAN on February 09, 2019, 12:17:10 PM

Quote from: mza786 on February 08, 2019, 01:50:27 PM

i have been told that the blue spool is not meant for braid that is the reason my one cracked, at the moment i can only get another blue spool to replace it, should i refill it with braid and mono, or just mono, or is there a trick that you guys use when filling braid on these spools to prevent the cracking?

If you're worried about it, put 30m of mono on the spool first, then the braid. Personally I wouldn't bother, but if it's going to affect your confidence, then just do it.
Confidence in your equipment is paramount!

Title: Re: Saltiga 50
Post by: mza786 on February 11, 2019, 08:41:07 AM

Thanks for the replies im waiting for my new spool and will put braid on it again, and continue to use it as is